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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.54, 4,919.37 and 939.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.54, 4,919.37 and 939.75 is: 1,409.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.54 : 4,919.37 = 939.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.54/4,919.37 = 939.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.54x = 4,919.37 × 939.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.54x = 4,622,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,977.96/3,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.64

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